Ten injured in clash between Dalit and ‘upper caste’ communities in Bajura

A violent clash between ‘upper caste’ and Dalit communities in the far-western district of Achham left at least nine people, mostly Dalits, wounded Saturday evening.

Reports said the scuffle flared up following a minor dispute between the upper caste and Dalit people in Sonali Atichour VDC-3 in the afternoon. A group of Brahmins and Chhetris then attacked Dalits, according to the National Dalit Network.

District president of the Network and few Dalit activists were injured in the clash. Dalits staged protest against the attack Sunday afternoon.

The incident is the latest in a series of violent confrontation between the Dalit and non-Dalits in the far-western region.

Few weeks earlier, non-Dalits had attacked a group of Dalits when they tried to enter into a temple for puja in Silgadhi of Dolit district, injuring 50 Dalits. nepalnews.com mk Oct 01 06

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